Calves Exercises

Ankle Circles

Skill Level Beginner
Type Warmup
Equipment No Equipment
Body parts Calves, Legs

Ankle circles helps increase mobility and stability of the ankle joint.

Instructions

Stand on one foot. Raise the opposite foot a few inches off of the floor.
Without moving your leg, rotate your ankle in a large circle in one direction.

Trainer’s Tips

To help with balance, you can also raise your leg, bend your knee and support your leg by cradling it with both hands under your thigh.
Avoid extra movement from the hips during the exercise. Keep the hips stable and allow the majority of the movement to come from the ankle.
Try to make the largest circles possible within your flexibility range.

Advanced variations